Local action on climate change

Green Meadows is working with local people to build a community, through practical learning, training and advice, to act together on climate change.

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Edible Meadows: Planting Session
Apr 24
Edible Meadows: Planting Session

Join us and let's plant fruit, veg and herbs in the newly installed planters and in the greenspaces surrounding the precinct.

Build a Crate Planter Workshop
Apr 26
Build a Crate Planter Workshop

In this free workshop we're turning old bale arm crates into planters for your backyard or your street! Add some colour, wildlife and a place to grow fruit and veg to your home or neighbourhood.

Setting up a Community Fridge
Apr 29
Setting up a Community Fridge

Join us at the Cosy Café to discuss setting up a Community Fridge with the Bridges Project!

DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills
May 1
DIY Workshop: Basic Plumbing Skills

Develop basic DIY plumbing skills through hands-on experience, gaining the confidence to complete basic plumbing jobs at home.

Meadows DIY Club
May 2
Meadows DIY Club

By popular request, the Green Meadows DIY Club opens its doors at the NEP Climate Hub at 4pm on Friday the 21st February 2025.

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
May 3
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
May 8
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

Our experienced Tradesperson will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools.

Meadows DIY Club
May 9
Meadows DIY Club

By popular request, the Green Meadows DIY Club opens its doors at the NEP Climate Hub at 4pm on Friday the 21st February 2025.

Introduction to Beekeeping
May 10
Introduction to Beekeeping

Visit Olegs Kabanovs' home in Lady Bay to see how he and his wife have turned beekeeping into a honey-selling business.

Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Morning session)
May 12
Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Morning session)

Join our brand-new workshops, watch a live demo, and have a go at installing EWI in small groups.

Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Afternoon session)
May 12
Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Afternoon session)

Join our brand-new workshops, watch a live demo, and have a go at installing EWI in small groups.

Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Morning session)
May 13
Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Morning session)

Join our brand-new workshops, watch a live demo, and have a go at installing EWI in small groups.

Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Afternoon Session)
May 13
Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Afternoon Session)

Join our brand-new workshops, watch a live demo, and have a go at installing EWI in small groups.

Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Morning session)
May 14
Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Morning session)

Join our brand-new workshops, watch a live demo, and have a go at installing EWI in small groups.

Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Afternoon session)
May 14
Demonstration of External Wall Insulation (Afternoon session)

Join our brand-new workshops, watch a live demo, and have a go at installing EWI in small groups.

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
May 16
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

Meadows DIY Club
May 16
Meadows DIY Club

By popular request, the Green Meadows DIY Club opens its doors at the NEP Climate Hub at 4pm on Friday the 21st February 2025.

Eat & Learn: Make Do & Mend
May 17
Eat & Learn: Make Do & Mend

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

Build a Crate Planter Workshop
May 24
Build a Crate Planter Workshop

In this free workshop we're turning old bale arm crates into planters for your backyard or your street! Add some colour, wildlife and a place to grow fruit and veg to your home or neighbourhood.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation
May 29
Practical workshop: Introduction to Trickle Vents and Ventilation

Learn about the benefits of tickle vents and the importance of ventilation when retrofitting homes, and how to install them yourself.

DIY Workshop: Intro to Brickwork & Pointing
May 30
DIY Workshop: Intro to Brickwork & Pointing

Work with experts and observe live demonstrations before practicing how to apply mortar to brickwork yourself!

LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day
Jun 7
LOVE THE MEADOWS Action Day

Meadows residents will be meeting every 1st Saturday of the month at Bridgeway Centre (precinct) to spread some love across the Meadows by litterpicking, planting flowers, growing veg, and adding splashes of colour to the streets.

Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box
Jun 12
Woodwork Workshop: Build your own Bird Box

In this DIY skills workshop you will make your very own birdbox to take home. You will learn how to use common hand tools and power tools safely and with confidence, using tools such as a mitre & circular saw.

DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation
Jun 13
DIY Workshop: Internal Wall Insulation

Join us and have a go at installing wood fibre boards, to insulate the internal walls of your home.

Tour of Hockerton Housing Project
Jun 14
Tour of Hockerton Housing Project

Join our tour of the off-grid and self sufficient community at Hockerton near Southwell. Learn about their clean energy, food & more!

Build a Crate Planter Workshop
Jun 14
Build a Crate Planter Workshop

In this free workshop we're turning old bale arm crates into planters for your backyard or your street! Add some colour, wildlife and a place to grow fruit and veg to your home or neighbourhood.

Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Jun 20
Practical workshop: Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

We will guide you through the basics and help you gain confidence in using a variety of tools at home.

Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do
Jun 21
Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

Low Carbon Tour - Sustainable Meadows Homes
Jun 21
Low Carbon Tour - Sustainable Meadows Homes

Join us for an exciting tour of an innovative eco-house! Designed to be extremely energy efficient and powered by a heat pump.

Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do
Sep 20
Eat & Learn: Mend and Make Do

Learn how to extend the life of everyday things and learn the basics of sewing, darning and altering, with a free hot lunch included.

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Green Meadows Voices #7 - Autumn 2024
Green Meadows Voices #7 - Autumn 2024

Issue #7 of Voices is now LIVE!

Take a look at what we’ve been up to, and see how you can get involved.

September 2024
September 2024

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... then come along to our FREE DIY Workshops! And we've got plenty coming up, why not join us for... 💻 Online Intro to Solid Wall Insulation on Tues 30 May 2023 @ 7pm - gain specialist intel on how to make your walls more energy efficient &
It's almost that time again... ☕ Saturday 20th May, Green Meadows and @amcgardens are hosting the next Pop-Up Café - come along and enjoy some FREE freshly baked goods and a brew (or two!) from 1-3pm. That's not all... we're switching things
It's International Compost Awareness Week & what better time to highlight the composting action in the Meadows? The plans for the Meadows Community Compost boxes were hatched over a year ago and since then, the progress has been remarkable. Wit
Did you know that 20% of heat is lost from an uninsulated roof? Join us at our FREE online room-in-roof workshop next Tuesday 2nd May at 7pm and learn some new skills to cut your bills The free 1.5hr workshop offers a quick introduction to room-in
🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎 We're excited to announce the launch of our NEW Knowledge Bank website! This earth day and beyond, there is lots to learn about. From understanding the impact of climate change on a global scale, to exploring local initia
This Friday! ✨ Want to make DIY changes to your home but unsure where to start? Join us for a FREE DIY Woodwork Workshop and have a go at making your own coat peg rack! Hone your DIY skills & show off your handiwork in your own home 🏡🔨 ⏲ 10:
What a great way to spend the bank holiday weekend! Who knew there was so much to forage on our doorstep? 🌱🍃 If you missed out, don't worry! The Nottingham Forager will be back in the Meadows later this year. Sign up to our email newsletter to be
📣 Attention baking enthusiasts! 🍰 We are looking for volunteers to help us bake some delicious treats for the next Pop-up Café event on the 20th of May! What makes this free café so special are all the baked goods made by the Meadows
🎉🏠 100 Future Fit Home Plans! Thanks to the Meadows community for signing up and starting your Future-Fit journey with us. These free, tailored plans are a first step towards understanding your home's energy efficiency and what changes will help

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